Definitions
1.NounAlternative form of wind-up.
2.VerbTo wind (rope, string, mainsprings, etc.) completely."I wound up the spool of rope."
3.VerbTo put (a clock, watch, etc.) in a state of renewed or continued motion by winding the spring or other energy-storage mechanism."I wound up the clock.; Your pocket watch will run for a long time if you wind up the spring all the way."
4.VerbTo tighten (someone or something) by winding or twisting."The movie wound me up emotionally."
5.VerbTo excite."Try not to wind up the kids too much right before bedtime."
6.VerbTo upset; to anger or distress.
7.VerbTo roll up (a car window or well bucket, etc., by cranking)."Wind up your window — it's starting to rain."
8.VerbTo end up; to arrive or result."Mess around with drugs and wind up broke.; I followed the signs, and I wound up getting nowhere."
9.VerbTo increase (in some aspect).
10.VerbTo conclude, complete, or finish (something)."Even though he had bad news, he tried to wind up his speech on a positive note."
11.VerbTo dissolve (a partnership or corporation) and liquidate its assets.
12.VerbTo play a prank (on); to take the mickey (out of) or mock."Twenty quid? Are you winding me up?"
13.VerbTo make the preparatory movements for a certain kind of pitch."Paige seemed to be winding up for a fastball but then switched it up."